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City/SLUSD Liaison Cou~mittee Highlights May 15, 2008 Page 3 Mayor Santos stated that he is very supportive of a public safety tax as a potential concept for the November ballot, or perhaps later. He also commented on his concern for teacher salaries. Council Member Gregory stated his strong interest in improving the schools; he asked for any data regarding the number of teachers who are able to live in town. 4. Discussion Re ag riling Redevelopment Agency Financial Assistance for the 9rh Grade Campus Up rg_ades Mr. Jermanis stated that this issue was brought up at the last joint meeting; he provided an update on the Senior Center project and other improvements along East 14th Street, including joint use of the gym facilities, and the $2.5 million contribution from the Redevelopment Agency. He said that all funding requests would go through the City Council Finance Committee. He stated that staff recommends going forth with joint use of the gym facilities afterschool and on the weekends. Board Member Cutter commented on the desire to secure funds for the future and to coordinate grants and costs; she commented on the color scheme. Board Member Perry asked if the color scheme should coordinate with the senior center or the high school. Mr. Jermanis stated that he would report back to Superintendent Lim regarding the planned color scheme on the Senior Center. Mayor Santos stated his concern over demands on the Redevelopment Agency funds and the need to remain cautious until other matters are resolved. Board Member Cutter also asked for information pertaining to a recent "no left turn" in front of the high school. Mayor Santos commented on potential ACTEA funds available for safe routes to schools. 5. Public Comments Carol Alvarez, San Leandro Swim Team President, thanked the Board for their support to SLHS pool; she said that the team was willing to work towards helping to pay for improvements in the future; she said that moving the football games to Chabot would ruin the support and that $16,000 is raised by the Boosters at the snack bar but they would not be able to raise funds if moved to Chabot. Evette Rice, resident, stated that her family stopped swimming with the Dolphin Swim Team because they couldn't drive to Chabot College; she supports SLHS pool improvements and that both community swim teams could share the pool; supports improvements to Burrell Field; she has concerns over the community being able to support a bond issue. 6, Committee Member Comments Board Member Cutter said that more education about bonds and parcel taxes is needed. Board Member Hague said that Burrell Field needs to move forward towards resolution and that joint-use of facilities is to everyone's advantage.